RN Manager, Surgical Services (15K sign-on bonus)

The manager of Surgical Services is responsible for managing the daily unit operations of designated units within the division of Surgical Services. This could include either an inpatient unit at KSMC/KWMC or one of the ASC's. The area of specialization will be provided through the job posting process; this job description will cover all areas.

Essential Responsibilities:

CLINICAL PRACTICE: Acts as an expert resource and role model for the staff. Creates, modifies and evaluates policies and procedures based on clinical practice guidelines. Ensures care delivery in unit meets these guidelines through competency based assessment of all staff at time of hire and ongoing. Uses quality outcomes to ensure safe procedural care of patient in perioperative/interventional arena. Supports ongoing education and professional growth of self and staff. Stays current with practice changes and communicates to staff.

LEADERSHIP: Facilitates interdepartmental relationships to support mission, vision and goals of the department and organization. Demonstrates critical thinking. Is collaborative, even when faced with conflict and difficult conversations. Facilitates a culture of creative thinking, problem solving and acts as a change agent to challenge the status quo. Meets deadlines. Self-reflective. Escalates issues to appropriate parties. Creates and maintains collaborative relationships with Permanente providers and leaders in the organization. Develops next generation of leaders.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Works with business manager or director to develop a budget that takes into account labor and cost of goods using historical and projected estimates. Manages both labor and inventory and supplies in a cost effective manner and within budget. Defines budget variances and course corrects to them. Defines capital equipment needs of department including surgeon and anesthesia requests. Prioritizes needs for department when capital is limited. Educates staff on department budgetary goals and promotes cost effectiveness in department.

LABOR MANAGEMENT: Cooperative, efficient work environment as a result of consistent interpretation and application of contractual guidelines.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum five (5) years of RN clinical experience, with at least two (2) years in Perioperative Services.

Minimum two (2) years of leadership role in health care field.

Education

BSN or health related bachelor's degree or currently enrolled in a BSN or health related bachelor's degree program with a completed date defined.

License, Certification, Registration

Current Oregon RN license required upon hire/transfer.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers required within 30 days of hire/transfer.

Additional Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum two (2) years of Critical Care experience (MPU or SPA/PACU only).

Minimum four (4) years of previous management experience in similar role or in acute care setting.

Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated knowledge in area of clinical experience.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

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